LAVENDER MYTHS BUSTED:

3 Ways Lavender Could Ignite Your Masculinity

Forget everything you thought you knew about what it means to be a man. A product doesn’t make you who you are. It’s not a question of soft smells or gentle breezes. The real question is, am I man enough for lavender?

It was never your house or hair. It was never your car or watch. Oils and aftershaves don’t make a dapper gent. A suave suit is nothing without a fella underneath to bring its charm to life and lavender is only as feminine as the mind behind the face.

﻿So it’s not a question of lavender’s sex appeal, but one of how you view yourself. Because true masculinity isn’t shattered by labels. Stalwart identities don’t fragment at paltry thoughts embodied by traditional gender roles.

Drop identifications and what’s left? Only truth behind the mystery. Reality. Fact separated from fantasy. When billowing storm clouds part, the sun shines through, revealing it was there from the start and it was only your vision that was fogged.

And all of this to ask... do you roll over and accept society’s view? Or do you question the world around you? Do you let other people tell you who you are? Do products define your masculinity? Or are you man enough to discover your truth hidden deep within the muck of public opinion?

Now, if you’ll pick your fragile ego off the floor...

Let’s dig a little deeper into why real men use lavender every day. It’s not because we’re misinformed or misidentified. It’s neither neuroticism nor delirium. Quite the opposite. It’s because we’re investigators... inquirers. We demand real proof before we write off natural solutions -- too smart for shadow theories meant to spin a story.

And what have our investigations revealed? When you pierce the veil, suddenly the world becomes a lot more clear.

To that end, here are our top 3 lavender benefits amiable chaps enjoy every single day, and when you wise up, you’ll enjoy them too.

1. Curtails Stress and Anxiety

You work hard. You’ve got a lot on your plate. Your mind is pulled a thousand directions. Everybody wants a piece of you and it’s a lot of pressure. Lesser men give way or give in. Some break down in tears. I’m not here to tell you how to live your life. You wanna be the cry guy, more power to you. But if you wanna stand up, and man up, and shut down the waterworks, then lavender might help you get a grip so you can pick yourself up and carry on like a proper lad.

Several studies show the benefits of lavender for alleviating stress and anxiety. For instance, a recent evidence-based study by the International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice found that taking 80mg lavender supplements can reduce anxiety, and depression. What this means is, it’s time to stop crying and get back to being a man. Lavender helps ease your stress, and just let go.

So you can get on with your day. Get back to making real progress in the world. Your feelings don’t have to slow you down because lavender can help you keep yourself in check so you can focus on what counts.

2. Heals Burns and Minor Flesh Wounds

Lavender oil is great for survivalists and soldiers. You live on the land and you’ve learned to use homeopathic remedies to mend bones, soothe aches, and temporarily stop bleeding. It’s no gunpowder bandaid, but lavender’s antimicrobial qualities combat bacterial infections that could put you out of commission for good.

One 2016 study on the wound healing potential of lavender oil tested its topical healing effects on rats over a 14 day period. Lavender oil was applied every other day to a select group of rats with open wounds. At the end of the study, the rats who received the topical oil treatment showed…

"Significantly decreased (wound areas) as compared to that of wounds of control rats at 4, 6, 8, and 10 days after wounding." (Hiroko-Miyuki, et al; 2016)

Maybe it’s no field splint or rag sling, but lavender can help naturally heal wounds faster than toughing it out. And that says something about what it can do for your face. Minor cuts and scratches that might take days to heal, can recover a little faster. So be a man...but be smart about it. Real men use what works. Lavender works.

3. Improves Sex Life

Last but not least, and probably most important, lavender oil has shown powerful effects on both mind and body. Research by Dr. Alan Hirsch, Founder and Neurological Director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, has proved the sensual aroma of lavender is a natural aphrodisiac that can enhance sexual arousal in men, especially when combined with the odor of pumpkin pie.

You know, there was a time when men thought vanilla was feminine. Funny thing about feminine smells...they’re feminine because that’s what gals like. When men realized they could tap into the hidden properties of feminine aromas with profound results, suddenly guys everywhere lit up -- not stogies, but vanilla scented candles.

So you can imagine what happens when you pair the carnal appeal of a traditionally feminine scent with a natural libido stimulant and a late night on the town. You get the right ingredients for a memory worth remembering. Make sense?

"But I heard lavender gives men breasts..."

Perhaps, despite everything you’ve read, your masculinity still feels vulnerable, compromised, maybe even threatened. You read an article, or maybe a little bird said, lavender oil can cause estrogen imbalance in men. Here we laugh at such notions, written by hacks, disproved time and time again. But some are still unnerved by catchy headlines and thoughts of growing breasts, so maybe it’s time we clear the air and lay those thoughts to rest.

Lavender does NOT cause men to grow boobs

An article you may have read that has caused some worry isn’t what it seems. Written in 2007, the study planted deep-seeded fears in minds all around the world, based on vague information, and a sample pool of just three little boys. That’s three little boys in the whole wide world for a study to claim lavender could disrupt hormones and cause men to grow breasts. Three little boys ages four, seven, and ten.

And even if the results were sound, we’re talking about little boys, not men. Which are you again? That’s what I thought. So you can forget growing breasts, because that myth’s busted, long gone, buried six feet under by articles like this one and this one too. Who would’ve thought a little research, digging, and spotlight questions might reveal the truth?

"And what does all this have to do with Barberry Coast Shave Co?"

Thought you’d never ask…

Of all our products, the Lavender Royale line is among our best-sellers. Lavender is a timeless fragrance used in men’s grooming products dating back to the 1800’s. We’ve modernized the scent for masculinity so it’s not too “flowery.” Instead it’s subtly pleasing, defending your skin against cuts and wounds in most environments while soothing and moisturizing with a handsome touch of gruff.

But it’s not for everyone. Roughnecks and hard hats, definitely. Tough guys and gentlemen, certainly. Men with a taste for definitive class, indulge at will.

But if your masculinity’s built on trembling foundations, and you let products define who you are... and if you blindly follow studies without investigating to discern the truth, then this one ain’t for you.

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DT

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David

Hi from Paris. The Himalayan Ascent is such a fresh scent! Perfect for the morning shave to wake the skin up! I greatly recommend it!!!

Yannick

I love the Royal Lavender Shave Soap from Barberry Coast so I was excited when they came out with the Lavender Royal Aftershave Balm. I paired it with the Bay Rum No. 28 Aftershave Splash and it worked splendidly. The balm is non-greasy, moisturized my face and left it feeling great.

Let customers speak for us

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